Arlie
Arlie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Eagle lake or hare wood/clearing.
Origin and history
Arlie is an English name derived from a surname or place name, likely meaning 'eagle lake' or 'hare clearing'. Historically used for both boys and girls, it fell out of common usage for a time but has seen a modest revival for girls in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,585 babies in the United States have been named Arlie since 1880. It ranks #3473 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1776.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.6 %)
- KY (18.5 %)
- WV (7.3 %)
- TN (6.9 %)
- MO (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 68 |
| 1890-1900 | 144 |
| 1900-1910 | 187 |
| 1910-1920 | 420 |
| 1920-1930 | 456 |
| 1930-1940 | 224 |
| 1940-1950 | 135 |
| 1950-1960 | 76 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 47 |
| 2000-2010 | 134 |
| 2010-2019 | 278 |
| 2020-2029 | 325 |
Famous people named Arlie
- Arlie Hochschild: Sociologist, Author
Fun facts
- The name originated as an Old English surname derived from places named for eagles or hares near a wood or lake.
- While historically given more often to boys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has gained modern usage for girls.